(Boston, Mass. – Oct. 12, 2010) – A ski resort in Vermont has been ordered to restore wetlands and streams that were harmed when the resort discharged dredged and fill material into the waters during construction of its golf course in violation of the federal Clean Water Act. The U.S

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that it has finalized the steps it will take to clean up the Ellenville Scrap Iron and Metal Superfund site in the Village of Ellenville, N.Y. in Ulster County

You hear a lot about kids and teens not spending enough time outdoors these days. Teens are constantly “plugged-in” texting and staring at the TV all afternoon, etc. I know when I was growing up we played both outside and inside. This past weekend I was incredibly pleased to see a ton of teens…

The wonders of coral reefs and life thriving below the sea will be broadcast live on the Internet to classrooms and communities nationwide during a NOAA science and education mission at Aquarius Reef Base. The world’s only undersea research station, the Aquarius is located within Florida Keys…

By Christine ZachekI don’t pretend to have a green thumb, but I accepted the challenge of growing a small tomato plant in my windowsill this summer. It is satisfying to eat something fresh that I grew with my own hands. Consumption of fruits and vegetables are far below what is recommended by the…

Researchers Seek Elusive Answers to Stink-Bug Infestations (Sep 29, 2010) Pennsylvania State University. Penn State Live. Brown marmorated stink bugs were first found in Lehigh County in Pennsylvania in 1998 and have since become a perennial nuisance to homeowners as the bugs seek winter shelter.…

Fish and Wildlife Service Awards $1.6 Million in Grants to Research and Manage the Spread of White-Nose Syndrome (PDF | 272 KB) (Oct 6, 2010) DOI . Fish and Wildlife Service. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced six grant awards totaling approximately $1.6 million to investigate the cause of…

(Seattle—Oct. 7, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the State of Oregon and the U.S. Department of Justice have settled alleged violations of the Clean Water Act by Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad with a civil penalty of $272,900

In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in 2011, NOAA has assembled a special historical collection of maps, charts, and documents prepared by the U.S. Coast Survey during the war years. The collection, "Charting a More Perfect Union," contains over nearly 400 documents,…

(Boston, Mass. – Oct. 7, 2010) – EPA has ordered the restoration of more than 17 acres of freshwater wetlands in Whately, Mass. The forested and scrub wetlands were altered in the course of preparing land for new farm fields. The farmer, James Pasiecnik, owns J. M

The contiguous United States had its 14th warmest September on record, according to the latest NOAA State of the Climate report issued Oct. 7. Average temperatures for September were 67.1 F, which is 1.7 F above the 1901-2000 average.

(DALLAS, Oct. 7, 2010) Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority in New Mexico was recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program for helping to promote water efficiency in its community

(Boston, Mass. – Oct. 12, 2010) – A ski resort in Vermont has been ordered to restore wetlands and streams that were harmed when the resort discharged dredged and fill material into the waters during construction of its golf course in violation of the federal Clean Water Act. The U.S

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that it has finalized the steps it will take to clean up the Ellenville Scrap Iron and Metal Superfund site in the Village of Ellenville, N.Y. in Ulster County

You hear a lot about kids and teens not spending enough time outdoors these days. Teens are constantly “plugged-in” texting and staring at the TV all afternoon, etc. I know when I was growing up we played both outside and inside. This past weekend I was incredibly pleased to see a ton of teens…

The wonders of coral reefs and life thriving below the sea will be broadcast live on the Internet to classrooms and communities nationwide during a NOAA science and education mission at Aquarius Reef Base. The world’s only undersea research station, the Aquarius is located within Florida Keys…

By Christine ZachekI don’t pretend to have a green thumb, but I accepted the challenge of growing a small tomato plant in my windowsill this summer. It is satisfying to eat something fresh that I grew with my own hands. Consumption of fruits and vegetables are far below what is recommended by the…

Researchers Seek Elusive Answers to Stink-Bug Infestations (Sep 29, 2010) Pennsylvania State University. Penn State Live. Brown marmorated stink bugs were first found in Lehigh County in Pennsylvania in 1998 and have since become a perennial nuisance to homeowners as the bugs seek winter shelter.…

Fish and Wildlife Service Awards $1.6 Million in Grants to Research and Manage the Spread of White-Nose Syndrome (PDF | 272 KB) (Oct 6, 2010) DOI . Fish and Wildlife Service. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced six grant awards totaling approximately $1.6 million to investigate the cause of…

(Seattle—Oct. 7, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the State of Oregon and the U.S. Department of Justice have settled alleged violations of the Clean Water Act by Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad with a civil penalty of $272,900

In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in 2011, NOAA has assembled a special historical collection of maps, charts, and documents prepared by the U.S. Coast Survey during the war years. The collection, "Charting a More Perfect Union," contains over nearly 400 documents,…

(Boston, Mass. – Oct. 7, 2010) – EPA has ordered the restoration of more than 17 acres of freshwater wetlands in Whately, Mass. The forested and scrub wetlands were altered in the course of preparing land for new farm fields. The farmer, James Pasiecnik, owns J. M

The contiguous United States had its 14th warmest September on record, according to the latest NOAA State of the Climate report issued Oct. 7. Average temperatures for September were 67.1 F, which is 1.7 F above the 1901-2000 average.

(DALLAS, Oct. 7, 2010) Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority in New Mexico was recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program for helping to promote water efficiency in its community